What we do
The Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme is an award-winning programme run by the Department for Education. It offers paid 18-month internship opportunities for care leavers in government departments and agencies, with learning, development and career progression opportunities. Interns may be offered a permanent role after their first 12 months, subject to performance and business needs
Who we support
The scheme is for care leavers aged 18 to 30 who are entitled to a leaving care package and meet Civil Service nationality requirements. Applicants must have been in care for at least 13 weeks, including some time after their 16th birthday.
How we can help
- Paid internship opportunities across the Civil Service
- Work-based skills development
- Learning and development opportunities
- Increased confidence and independence
- Career progression and potential permanent employment
- Access to Civil Service employee benefits and support schemes
How to access
Applications are made directly through the Civil Service Careers recruitment process when vacancies are advertised. Internship opportunities are published on Civil Service Jobs during recruitment campaigns
